3 Mindful Practices to Remind You That You’re Not Alone

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1. Overcome Feelings of Isolation with Bob Stahl

When we’re in a rough patch, it’s easy to feel as though we’re going through it alone. But the truth is as human beings, we’re all connected, and in those moments when we feel isolated, we can draw on the strengths of one another to keep moving forward. This meditation from Bob Stahl can help you develop a deeper sense of connection—both to the present moment and to those around you.

2. Connect with Loving-Kindness with Sharon Salzberg

When we realize how connected we all truly are, we can start to see how one small act of kindness can ripple throughout our community. Acting from a place of loving-kindness can help us amplify the good in each other. This loving-kindness meditation from Sharon Salzberg can help us move through the world with compassion, look beyond our differences, and treat everyone with compassion—even those we don’t necessarily agree with.

3. Lead with Gratitude with Shalini Bahl-Milne

Creating an environment where everyone feels heard and appreciated is part of the bedrock on which community can be built. Not only is com- munity an essential factor in our mental well- being, it also allows us to be a source of support for each other. Feeling and expressing gratitude, says Shalini Bahl-Milne, is one of the ways we can foster community. This gratitude practice can help you cultivate a newfound sense of apprecia- tion for those around you, so that you can act from a place of love.

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